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Rutger Bregman swings between AI existential threat and scam narrative

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Rutger Bregman expressed a polarized view on artificial intelligence, oscillating between fears of human extinction and the belief that AI is an overhyped scam promoted by tech industry figures. His recent writings have pushed him back towards the more alarmist perspective, suggesting a need for serious concern regarding AI's future impact. AI

IMPACT Explores the dichotomy of public perception regarding AI's potential risks and its perceived overhype.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice.

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    On # AI ,I find myself swinging wildly between,it's about to end the human race & it's basically all a scam,hyped up by the tech bros. This from Rutger Bregman

    On # AI ,I find myself swinging wildly between,it's about to end the human race & it's basically all a scam,hyped up by the tech bros. This from Rutger Bregman has unfortunately put me back in the "the end is nigh" camp-off to dig a bunker in my garden: https:// rutgerbregman.sub…

    LINKS rutgerbregman.substack.com/…/yes-you-shou…

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